Ghanaian families unhappy about ‘sex for jobs’ in public institutions
Families at Yawhima in the Sunyani Municipality of the Bono Region have expressed concern about the growing demand for ‘sex for jobs’ in some public institutions and establishments. The post Ghanaian families unhappy about ‘sex for jobs’ in public institutions appeared first on Ghana Business News .
Families in Ghana's Sunyani Municipality are voicing their discontent over the prevalence of "sex for jobs" in various public institutions. They have called upon the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to take swift action and address the issue. Mrs. Comfort Bediako, a trader, expressed her concerns at a public forum on corruption organized by the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC).
Other women participants echoed similar sentiments, stating that the situation is an alarming trend in several public establishments. Some families shared with the Ghana News Agency that some heads of public institutions have been engaging in sexual harassment of their daughters, promising them jobs after completing their national service.
Madam Beatrice Tulaasi, a farmer, recounted her daughter's experience of numerous sexual harassments by her superiors during her national service. The family had to deal with her daughter's distress after she refused to succumb to those sexual demands, as she was now struggling to find a job after her service. Mr. Johnson Mawuli Tsagli, the Bono Regional Administrator of CHRAJ, urged families to remain vocal and report such incidents to the commission for thorough investigations.
He described the situation as a form of corruption and an unacceptable practice. Mr. Tsagli advised female employees who have faced sexual harassment to come forward and report the incidents to the commission, urging the public to actively participate in combating corruption by holding public officials accountable. He emphasized that the fight against corruption is a collective responsibility, urging every Ghanaian to contribute to the effort.
Mr. Tsagli also drew attention to the practice of giving gifts to public officials and duty bearers, advising the public to refrain from engaging in such practices, as it can lead to corruption and influence decision-making. The forum was part of the "Strengthening Accountability, Rule of Law and Institutional Responsiveness in Ghana" (SARIS) project, funded by the European Union (EU) in Ghana.
The project aims to enhance the watchdog role of civil society organizations and support advocacy for reforms to improve Ghana's integrity systems.
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